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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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With the increase in performance from the additional electric motor, the development team was also able to improve the efficiency of the entire vehicle and achieve lower emissions as well as lower consumption. The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. 13,500 rpm.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive. a P3 hybrid. kWh/100 km) brings advanced technologies from motorsport to the road.

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GOGORO Smart Scooters (TESLA of Scooters) to Launch Battery Swapping Stations in India

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App Connected. The smart scooters are connected to a mobile app that helps you out to have comfort and convenience. The motor controllers of the scooter have an efficiency of 98% that saves energy. They use an ultra-compact G1 motor in the scooter. The motor can provide a maximum of 7.2kW power at 5000 RPM.

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Magneti Marelli and Flybrid Systems Collaborate on Flywheel Capacitor for KERS

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The new product is targeted to be a high-power electrical storage system for hybrid racing cars capable of deep depths of discharge with no performance degradation and a long service life. The device works by applying to the electric motor generator the recovered electrical energy captured from the vehicle during braking events.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle.

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Partners aim to boost KERS

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The aim of the product is to produce a high power electrical storage system for hybrid racing cars that can achieve deep levels of discharge without degrading its performance. It will be named the Flywheel Capacitor and will consist of a high speed carbon fibre flywheel connected to a high-speed electric motor generator.

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Audi unveils redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for 2016 season

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The production-based cells of the new hybrid storage system are serially connected. The energy stored by the system is generated by an MGU (Motor Generator Unit) at the front axle. At the same time, the speed of the LMP1 race cars continually increases. The shutoff logic includes crash detection.

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